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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 805.55 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 805.55 and 354.79 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 805.55 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/805.55 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 805.55 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 285,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,797.06/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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